“What you don't understand, all of you, is that I've got to know it's...” – Don Birnam, The Lost Weekend ... Movie Quotes Database

What you don't understand, all of you, is that I've got to know it's around. That I can have it if I need it. I can't be cut off completely. That's the devil. That's what drives you crazy.

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